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20 October, 2010

My Pottery Barn Inspired Fall Mantel

I am sooo excited! I have decorated my mantel for fall...for the first time ever! I know…unbelievable, but true! I usually only change my mantel at Christmas and then leave it pretty much the same the rest of the year. Want to see?

Here is how it looked on January 1 and that’s how it looked until today…minus the fire! (It’s still waaay too hot for that!) I love my sheep and that print reminds me of a little village in France called Norroy-le-Sec. But how do you do fall decor around such sunny Provençal colors?

I decided to have a look at the Pottery Barn website to see if I could find some inspiration (Yes...I know...I'm a big fat copycat!) and here’s what I discovered…I need a mirror!lol Yes, of course! I can replace my little French village with a mirror and then add seasonal decor through the holidays and into the winter months!

And here it is…my take on the Pottery Barn fall mantel! Of course, it’s not identical because I had to adapt it to my space. I had to use a horizontal mirror because of the configuration of my corner fireplace. And I used old-fashioned orange pumpkins instead of the turban squash. I just like plain old pumpkins. They say fall to me!

The mirror is from an antique dresser or vanity, I think. I found it at a flea/antique market for only $37…not bad! Even the ones at Kmart were $30…and plastic! This one is very heavy and nice. It’s pretty simple and that works well for my little home.

The garland came from Hobby Lobby…half-price. I love the little gourds! It's a nice, plump garland so it didn’t need anything added. I just plopped it on the mantel!

The urns were also half-price at Hobby Lobby. I love the lion with a ring in his mouth…so frenchy!

The wreath was the best deal…only $1.75 at Goodwill! I think no one had noticed it because it was all scrunched and ugly. I simply fluffed it and hung it on the mirror…which helps to make it look even bigger. I think I even like it better than PB’s faux bittersweet wreath…and theirs costs $59! That’s my kitchen and breakfast nook that you can see around the corner! I think I am going to enjoy my new mantel! I’m excited!

However, our usually inquisitive co-host Baby Kitty was not impressed. He was too busy taking his afternoon nap to pay it too much attention. Maybe tomorrow…

And there you have it…my new fall mantel! I think the mirror is my new favorite thing! I am really enjoying watching the reflections change as I walk around the room and seeing the light play as the afternoon sun shines into the house! Can you tell I’ve never had a mirror on the mantel before? lol What can I say…I am easily entertained!

Debbie, this is just darling! I mean PERFECT! You did a super duper job on this.

And that picture of my friend Baby Kitty makes me want to hug him. Those pink pads on his feet! He looks so much like my former kitty. And that look on his cute face! He is my favorite cat in ALL of Blogdom. Love that sweet boy!

Oooh...your autumn mantel is so pretty! You know, I think it's much prettier than the PB mantel...seriously! I love your antique mirror...it's gorgeous and so perfect above your mantel! The bittersweet wreath really does look beautiful on top of the mirror! Debbie, your new urns are fabulous and the pumpkins look so pretty sitting atop them! Girlfriend, you did GOOD!!! Autumn delicious! Thank you for sharing it with us!

Haha... love that your little helper would rather be napping! So like a cat. My kitty isn't interested in decorating either, but wow, you should see how she bats around a stray leaf that blew in the front door the other day. I don't have the heart to throw it way because she's enjoying it so much.

It looks so nice Debbie. I love the urns with lion heads. I'll have to get some when I go to HL. Thanks for the anniversary greetings. If you have a chance, please come back and go down one post. I would really love for you to see my ancestral home. Thanks...Christine

Debbie -- I LOVE your mantel makeover. I kept hopping between your pictures, and the PB inspiration, and thinking to myself, "Yup, Debbie's is better...."

First off, I LOVE the old fashioned orange pumpkins too. the white, gray, blue, green, whatever pumpkins are a novelty but ... for me, Fall means piles of fat orange pumpkins.

I have a similar mirror, also off an old dresser -- love it! I buy old mirrors when I see them for less than 10-bucks; figure I can always find a place for one more!

As for Thanksgiving here, we usually have 28 to 32 people here for dinner; we've hosted Thanksgiving since the year after we got married! Sometimes we have people we've never met, when a kid or a niece or nephew invites a friend or colleague with no where to go. This year, it's two grad students from Italy, but at least we know one of them already as she stayed with us two years ago.

But Thanksgiving is BIG here, in many ways! I adore it. I start the planning weeks ahead, but don't cook until the last 2 days!

With results like that, I can't believe you haven't decorated your mantel for ALL the different seasons! I agree with everyone, yours is so much better than the PB, though I'm glad you found inspiration there! The mirror is perfect and love those urns...oh, everything is terrific!

Oh Debbie, I love your fireplace and the new fall decor is just gorgeous. Love the mirror and the garland is so pretty. The wreath hanging on the mirror is beautiful. I really like orange pumpkins too, so of course I love yours. Beautiful. See, it really is fun to change things up. Great job. Hugs, Marty

It looks beautiful! I love garland that you can just "plop" down. The wreath was such a steal and I love the mirror. We gave up having a fireplace when we moved into this house (we hate that) but I kept the mirror that hung over mine!

Girl this is so dang pretty what you did here...I love the way it reflect your kichen and dining room...don't you love all the fall colors right now...I pray all is well with your family my Dear friend...Have a GREAT weekend...Hugs and smiles Gl♥riaps come by I'm having a BD party

Debbie, this looks terrific. I rarely change up my mantel, but you are giving me some inspiration. Thanks for the visit. Having lots of fun around here with Halloween. Wish you were joining us at the QCI Meeting.~ Sarah

Thanks for your help, Debbie. Crepes are a great idea. Maybe I'll do a dessert with those. I'm excited,but hosting is something that makes me so nervous, I'll have to keep it simple, so I don't freak out!LOL. We read Sarah's Key.It takes place in France, interesting but sad too. I'm so excited to use your music! Merci beaucoup, mon ami!

Hi Debbie!!! I just discovered a treasure today--YOUR BLOG!!! Oh my! I can't wait to read all of your posts! You've already inspired my decorating bug, which has been lying dormant for a year or so.... ;-)

Hi there- Your mantle looks just amazing!! I love the before too- but the after is gorgeous! Warm and inviting- makes you want to pull up a chair and sit for a bit of tea! I love the pumpkin topiaries and the berry wreath! Great find! Oh, and Bella says to send along a bit of info about Paco and she will consider a date... :) too cute! Thanks so much for joining Feathered Nest Friday and sharing this! :)

Beautiful mantle. I like your garland much better than PB. It is so rich and lush.I am inspired! I love a mirror above a fireplace. And I love that your's look so unique. So much nicer than the run of the mill mirrors.You must be thrilled with the final product. I know I love it!Such a nice stop.... it's been awhile.Yvonne

Debbie,You know what??? Your mantel looks BETTER than Pottery Barn's! Seriously! The round pumpkins are better, so is the garland and mirror. The way the mirror "doubles' the fullness of the wreath is great. Perfect. And easy to change with the seasons, as you said.

Debbie, your mantel looks beautiful! I love the urns with the pumpkins on top, and the mirror and the wreath were wonderful finds. I like your wreath better too. That beautiful garland for 1/2 price! Lucky you! Thank you for linking. laurie

Love it Debbie! It's just beautiful, perfect for autumn. The mirror is great, and I love the way it reflects your kitchen (which I don't think I've ever seen!). Baby Kitty looks quite content, those little pink pads remind me of Cait's new kitten. I don't think his little feet touch the ground much LOL. Kat

Debbie, I wanted to tell you to be sure to get the Coconut Cake recipe I put up late on my post from that week. I think you came by before I posted it. It is SO good. Lisa and I wanted to lick our plates when Nancy served it! So I begged for the recipe and got it! ;-)

I haven't done the first fallish thing inside. I think I'm going to skip straight to Christmas! A friend of mine did decorate my kitchen table for me, and I did pup a scarecrow and some pumpkins on my porch... but that is IT.

Debbie, your change is beautiful! I know how much the mirror can affect your space because I recently added a mirror over my living room mantel, replacing a painting of a french flower market! I was afraid I would miss the color, but the mirror reflects everything in the room. Your reflections look so pretty, and I do love the wreath! Linda

Debbie it looks gorgeous! I adore the way you placed the pumpkins and the wreath is very light and pretty. Great look inspired by PB.

Thank you for Chestnut's sweet birthday wishes from you and your staff. You are the kindest blog friend and I know you understand how much we love him. Baby Kitty is gorgeous laying this way. Chestnut say *meow* and have a wonderful week.

Debbie,I love your mantle and that you took what was probably a very expensive idea and made it your own. I have a GW find this week on my Met Monday post, a small basket I found at GW for $1.00. can't beat a deal like that. Tell you staff hello and hope you all have a great week. Patricia

Your mantel turned out beautiful. So classy and elegant. I love the added mirror. I'll be featuring this today - stop by and grab a featured button if you like. Thanks so much for linking to the Sunday Showcase - I greatly appreciate it. Hope you have a wonderful week! ~ Stephanie Lynn

Debbie,Pottery Barn has been one of my sources of inspiration over the past few years. Your Fall mantle is warm and inviting. Thank you for sharing this inspiring post!fondly,PatP.S. Unlike Baby Kitty. . .Maurice was more entertaining than usual this morning. Of course, I had to leave for work early and couldn't enjoy her playfulness!

I don't have a mantle but I changed the top of my bookcase for the first time to a Fall theme. I too only change it for Christmas and leave it the same the rest of the year. I think I will be doing this again more often for different times of the year. Your mantle looks great.

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